Building Maintenance Assistant/Relief Ranger - Casual

Gilgandra Shire Council; Gilgandra; On-site; AUD 42,000 - 51,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay cycle

12% employer contributions to superann

PPE provided

Ongoing learning & development

Health & wellbeing initiatives

Community impact

Job summary

Gilgandra Shire Council is seeking a Casual Building Maintenance Assistant/Relief Ranger to support the upkeep of Council-owned buildings across aged care facilities and other sites in the area.

You will carry out maintenance tasks, operate small plant items, and provide after-hours relief ranger coverage as needed, with weekly pay and casual penalties applied.

Qualifications

• Current driver licence.
• Relevant building maintenance and general handyman experience.
• Ability to operate and maintain small plant items.
• Sound oral and written communication skills.
• Sound literacy and numeracy skills.
• Empathy towards people with disabilities and the elderly.
• Demonstrated ability to complete tasks unsupervised.
• NDIS Worker Screening Check or willingness to obtain.
• Possession of or willingness to obtain WH&S Construction Induction Training (White Card).
• Confidently handle domestic animals such as cats and dogs.
• Ability to handle livestock.

Responsibilities

• Execute instructions from the Building Maintenance Coordinator for upkeep of Council-owned buildings.
• Maintain residential areas at Cooee Lodge Aged Care Facility, Jack Towney Hostel, and Orana Living.
• Perform general maintenance tasks at the Waste Facility.
• Provide effective relief ranger services for after-hours cover.
• Support the Building Maintenance Officer, Infrastructure Services and other Council divisions as needed.

Skills

Driver licence

Building maintenance

Small plant operation

Communication

Literacy & numeracy

Empathy for disabled & elderly

Unsupervised work

NDIS screening willingness

White Card / WHS training

Animal handling (cats & dogs)

Livestock handling

Job description

Gilgandra Shire Council is seeking a Casual Building Maintenance Assistant/Relief Ranger

Weekly pay cycle

Salary range $30.85 - $36.95 plus applicable casual penalties

ABOUT THE ROLE

To execute instructions from the Building Maintenance Coordinator for the upkeep of Council-owned buildings, encompassing residential areas at Cooee Lodge Aged Care Facility, Jack Towney Hostel, and Orana Living. The Building Maintenance Assistant will also handle general maintenance tasks at the Waste Facility and offer operational support to the Building Maintenance Officer, Infrastructure Services and other Council divisions as needed. This role will also provide effective and efficient relief ranger services to ensure Council provides after hours cover for the Compliance Officer.

ABOUT YOU

• Current Driver Licence
• Relevant building maintenance and general handyman experience
• Ability to operate and maintain small plant item
• Sound oral and written communication skills
• Sound literacy and numeracy skills
• Empathy towards people with disabilities and the elderly
• Demonstrated ability to complete tasks unsupervised
• NDIS Worker Screening Check or willingness to obtain
• Possession of or willingness to obtain WH&S Construction Induction Training (White Card)
• Confidently handle domestic animals such as cats and dogs
• Ability to handle livestock

BENEFITS

• Weekly pay cycle
• 12% employer contribution to superannuation
• PPE Provided
• Ongoing learning and development
• Access to Health and Wellbeing initiatives
• Opportunity to contribute and make a difference to our community!

ENQUIRIES

Urban Services Manager, Mr Graham Chandler or the People & Culture Team on 02 6817 8800

ABOUT GILGANDRA

Gilgandra is a vibrant rural community in Central West NSW, situated at the junction of three main highways and in close proximity to Dubbo. There is a strong supportive community that has worked together to develop excellent schools, medical services, retail services and recreational activities that you simply do not see in communities of a similar size. Gilgandra presents you with an opportunity to have an excellent lifestyle you may not be able to afford in the city.